The Flightless Cormorant, also known as the Galapagos Cormorant, is one of the world’s rarest bird species, with less than a 1000 estimated to remain in existence.
They’re found only on the islands of Fernandina and Isabela, where you frequently see them diving down deep into the ocean in search of prey.
We were extremely fortunate to witness a rare Flightless Cormorant mating dance during our morning on Fernandina and, in the process, learned a lot about these extremely unusual birds. Hope you enjoy!
READ MORE: Galapagos Islands Animals (Photo Essay)
If you like our video on the Flightless Cormorant Mating Dance, you might also like:
Wildlife of the Galapagos video series: Part I, Sea Lions
Wildlife of the Galapagos video series: Part 3, Tortoises
Wildlife of the Galapagos video series: Part 4, Iguanas
DAY 1- Photo Gallery: San Cristobal, Kicker Rock & Genovesa
DAY 2- Photo Gallery: Genovesa & Fernandina
DAY 3- Photo Gallery: Isabela & Santiago
DAY 4- Photo Gallery: North Seymour & Bartolome
DAY 5- Photo Gallery: Santa Cruz & Espanola
PHOTO GALLERY: The Beauty of Galapagos Birds
